Hillsborough County Public Schools Business
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Accept the Lowest and Best Bid Submitted by Central Florida Publishing, Inc. - Invitation To Bid #9041-DST Student and Teacher Handbooks (Business Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This bid was prepared at the request of the Information and Technology Division and the Central Printing Department to establish one year of fixed pricing for student and teacher handbooks. This ITB may be renewed in two (2) one-year increments subject to negotiations. Award of this contract shall be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. This recommendation has been reviewed by the Multi Media Print Manager. A more detailed review of the specifications can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Department.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals, * Demonstrate best financial practices

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

These items are, or will be, included in the Division of Administration General Budget in the amount of $80,000 for student and teacher handbooks.

EVALUATION

Contract administration or evaluation is performed by the Project Manager (end user) and Procurement Officer, who function as a team. Reviews are conducted face to face, typically quarterly, or by utilizing an online vendor performance report. Prior to soliciting a new contract, the Contract Administration team must first give consideration to the specifications and supporting data of the expiring contract.

SUBMITTED BY: Jean R. Bowman, General Manager, Procurement Department

David J. Steele, Ph.D.
Chief Information and Technology Officer
(813) 272-4600
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
A 5.31
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20090609_352 * Section A Item# 5.31